Location:  Bexley
Salary:  Qualified applicants (with an accredited VAWG /domestic abuse qualification) dependent on experience: £25,000 – £28,000 per annum. 
Unqualified applicants, dependent on experience: £23,500 - £25,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hrs 
Contract: Permanent
Vacancy Reference: SWA2965
Closing Date:  21st  August 2020
Interview Date: 27th August 2020

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

About the Service

Our Refuges provide emergency accommodation to women and children fleeing domestic abuse and sexual violence.  We are there for women at a time of crisis and help families take their first steps to freedom and recovery.

About the Role

You will provide advice and support to women who have experienced domestic abuse in a refuge setting. You will carry out risk and needs assessments, develop support plans and carry out key work with women survivors. You should have a minimum of two years’ experience of working with this or a similar client group. An in depth understanding of the needs of women and children from a diverse background is essential.

About You

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on women and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support to victims of domestic and sexual violence. 

You will have experience of managing risk and following case management procedures to meet the needs of the client group, and the ability to work with women to help them to understand their needs, risk assess, develop safety plan and support them in linking with other agencies. 

You will have a working knowledge of the available legal remedies, housing and welfare benefits, as well as experience of providing workshops. 
Outside of this, you will have excellent administrative and time management skills and the ability to effectively manage a caseload. 

In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development.